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      12-13-2023, 04:33 PM   #43
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Originally Posted by blue135 View Post
Just a thought - should we think about the AT/MT Z4 comparison more like the 135i/1M comparison? 1M was/is not a real 'M', but it has improvements that the 135i did not have and no more horsepower than 135is. Handles better than the 135i and has not suffered in the depreciation environment.
Maybe a better way to frame the comparison for folks.
No, 1M is a lot closer to an actual M-car. It got actual M3 equipment...subframes, all suspension components(dampers, control arms, bushings, sway bars, etc.), LSD, steering rack, brakes, wheels, tire sizes. Also a full wide body to accommodate those upgrades. I'd say AT/MT Z4 it is more akin to 335i vs 335is, "is" got the DCT, sport tuned software, different exhaust, unique wheels, trim details.
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